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Chris Higgins
  • Friday November 7th 07:00PM
  • Chris Higgins
  • Chris Higgins is a native of Boulder, CO, and a Chicago-based stand-up comic. Since moving to Chicago, he has become a staple at all the clubs in town and has begun touring nationally. His new album, "Good Boy" just debuted #1 on iTunes. Chris is also featured in VICE TV's new show Tumbleweeds starring Killer Mike. His TikTok series @god_n_angel1 is the dumbest thing on the internet and has over one million followers. Come get a high five after the show!*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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LAST CALL Comedy Showcase
Chris Higgins
  • Saturday November 8th 07:00PM
  • Chris Higgins
  • Chris Higgins is a native of Boulder, CO, and a Chicago-based stand-up comic. Since moving to Chicago, he has become a staple at all the clubs in town and has begun touring nationally. His new album, "Good Boy" just debuted #1 on iTunes. Chris is also featured in VICE TV's new show Tumbleweeds starring Killer Mike. His TikTok series @god_n_angel1 is the dumbest thing on the internet and has over one million followers. Come get a high five after the show!*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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LAST CALL Comedy Showcase
OPENmic
  • Sunday November 9th 08:30PM
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday @ 8:30PM | Doors @ 8PM | Host: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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EMPIRE IMPROV
FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY
THE DARK & DIRTY SHOW
B.A.D. BRUNCH
SATURDAY SILLIES
THE BUCKET Comedy Show
  • Saturday November 15th 09:30PM
  • THE BUCKET Comedy Show
  • The Bucket Comedy Show (formerly Crowd Source) is a fast-paced, audience-inspired comedy experience. Our talented lineup of comedians creates jokes on the fly, based on topics submitted by the audience—dropped into the infamous bucket. No subject is off limits. It’s unpredictable, unfiltered, and completely driven by you. Join us for a night where you steer the show!Tickets are ONLY $10!for fans of 'Stand Up on the Spot'Doors at 9pm | Show at 9:30pm | 21+
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Tom Arnold
  • Sunday November 16th 07:00PM
  • Tom Arnold
  • Tom Arnold is an actor, writer, and comedian with a career spanning over forty years, appearing in hundreds of hours of television and over one hundred and fifty films. He is best known for roles on Roseanne, True Lies, Nine Months, The Stupids, Carpool, McHale’s Navy, Big Bully, Austin Powers, and Soul Plane. He has hosted Saturday Night Live four times, has had three HBO specials, and starred in four sitcoms. Tom has won a Golden Globe, a Humanitas Award, and a Peabody Award, and has appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, Howard Stern, and was a co-host on “The Best Damn Sports Show Period.” Currently, he appears in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new Netlflix series FUBAR and most recently finished directing his first feature film. Tom is a single dad with a 12-year-old son, 9-year-old daughter, and 4 ex-wives. He’s been stabbed, arrested naked, and charged for kidnapping a Peter Criss impersonator. His current stand-up comedy tour, aptly titled ‘My Crazy X-Wife’, currently spans across the country with fifty cities and counting.
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OPENmic
  • Sunday November 16th 08:30PM
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday @ 8:30PM | Doors @ 8PM | Host: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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Jeff Wright
  • Thursday November 20th 07:00PM
  • Jeff Wright
  • Jeff Wright is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Orlando, FL. He is currently a writer and performer for NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers. Jeff rose to fame with his short, quick-witted sketches that he writes, directs, and stars in, often satirizing social media and pop culture brands.He has amassed over 2.5 million followers on TikTok and has established himself as one of the premierecomedic voices on the platform.
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Michael Palascak
  • Friday November 21st 07:00PM
  • Michael Palascak
  • Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Wabash, Indiana -- The First Electrically Lighted City in the World.  He performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year.  In addition, his resume includes A Little Late with Lilly Singh, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Conan, has a Comedy Central Half Hour special that is currently streaming on Paramount +, and was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing where one judge claimed, “My first impression of Michael was a great likability.  This is a guy that could star in a sitcom.”  Drew Hunt of The Chicago Reader wrote about Michael, “In a lot of ways, he represents the ideal antidote to the sort of unbridled cynicism that pervades much of contemporary stand-up.”  More of Michael’s stand-up was recently released as a special on YouTube called He's Friendly.  Michael currently resides in Los Angeles and is a dad.  Every Monday night he records a podcast after his kid goes to sleep.  It is called I Just Got My Kid To Sleep.
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Mike Feeney
  • Saturday November 22nd 07:00PM
  • Mike Feeney
  • Mike Feeney is a New York City-based comedian. His high energy, sharp wit, and relatable storytelling connects with audiences of all backgrounds. He has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, Barstool Sports, Fox’s Laughs, Funny or Die, Sirius XM, The Chive, ABC's Right This Minute, Inside Edition, Reader's Digest, and Food Network's Restaurant Stakeout.Mike's debut album, Rage Against The Routine, premiered at number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts and number six on the Billboard Charts. His viral comedy videos have amassed over 250 million views across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.For Mike’s second comedy special, he wanted to do something different than the traditional, cookie-cutter experience. He performed in all four rooms of the Comedy Cellar (Comedy Cellar, Village Underground, Fat Black Pussycat Lounge, and Fat Black Pussycat Bar) in one night. In an attempt to capture his unique vision, he directed and edited it himself and created his special, Mike Feeney: A Night at the Comedy Cellar.Mike has appeared on such hit comedy podcasts as Kill Tony, Andrew Schulz's Flagrant, Bad Friends, The Tim Dillon Show, Are You Garbage?, Barstools' KFC Radio and Answer The Internet, The Honeydew with Ryan Sickler, Hannah Berner's Berning In Hell as well as Sirius XM's The Bonfire and The Jim & Sam Show.Mike has performed in the New York Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and Skankfest. In 2021, Mike was a finalist in the New York Comedy Festival's "NY's Funniest Stand-up Competition".Currently, Mike performs all over the U.S. He can be seen performing nightly in New York City at the legendary Comedy Cellar.
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Mike Feeney
  • Saturday November 22nd 09:30PM
  • Mike Feeney
  • Mike Feeney is a New York City-based comedian. His high energy, sharp wit, and relatable storytelling connects with audiences of all backgrounds. He has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, Barstool Sports, Fox’s Laughs, Funny or Die, Sirius XM, The Chive, ABC's Right This Minute, Inside Edition, Reader's Digest, and Food Network's Restaurant Stakeout.Mike's debut album, Rage Against The Routine, premiered at number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts and number six on the Billboard Charts. His viral comedy videos have amassed over 250 million views across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.For Mike’s second comedy special, he wanted to do something different than the traditional, cookie-cutter experience. He performed in all four rooms of the Comedy Cellar (Comedy Cellar, Village Underground, Fat Black Pussycat Lounge, and Fat Black Pussycat Bar) in one night. In an attempt to capture his unique vision, he directed and edited it himself and created his special, Mike Feeney: A Night at the Comedy Cellar.Mike has appeared on such hit comedy podcasts as Kill Tony, Andrew Schulz's Flagrant, Bad Friends, The Tim Dillon Show, Are You Garbage?, Barstools' KFC Radio and Answer The Internet, The Honeydew with Ryan Sickler, Hannah Berner's Berning In Hell as well as Sirius XM's The Bonfire and The Jim & Sam Show.Mike has performed in the New York Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and Skankfest. In 2021, Mike was a finalist in the New York Comedy Festival's "NY's Funniest Stand-up Competition".Currently, Mike performs all over the U.S. He can be seen performing nightly in New York City at the legendary Comedy Cellar.
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EMPIRE OF LOVE
  • Sunday November 23rd 07:00PM
  • EMPIRE OF LOVE
  • "Empire of Love is Portland's only inclusive love and dating variety hour. Join local comedy legend Micaela Tepler for a night of comedy, dating games, and perhaps romance? This show will also feature local comics, love advice, and heavy audience participation. To apply to be a contestant, fill out the application linked in our bio! All dating types, genders, and sexual identities encouraged to apply!SIGN UP TO BE A CONTESTANT!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtZm8AIdMjY5ezC_vbA4l2IXsRSXSZsJyTQ3CZlHRA0caHmA/viewform
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OPENmic
  • Sunday November 23rd 08:30PM
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday @ 8:30PM | Doors @ 8PM | Host: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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